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Job Description

Develop designs for both flight and non-flight hardware including Structural, Mechanical Hardware, Fluid Systems, Mechanisms, and Ground Support Equipment. This work is in support of the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) program as well as other new and existing programs at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). All work performed is time critical in order to meet schedule milestones.

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university is required. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 4 years of experience; Masters with at least 8 years of experience, or a BS with at least 10 years of experience.

The following skills are required:

Proficiency in:

Project Management including good oral and written communication skills to better support the customer during design presentations and status meetings.

Negotiating and working with vendors, manufacturing personnel, other NASA organizations to facilitate cross functional teams and communication necessary to complete the designs.

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.